Curculigo pilosa
Curculigo pilosa, commonly known as the hairy curculigo, is a perennial herb native to various tropical regions. Valued in traditional medicine, this plant is frequently utilized for its potent bioactive compounds. It is primarily studied for its antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and tonic properties, offering significant potential in modern pharmacological research.
- Scientific name: Curculigo pilosa
- Family: Hypoxidaceae
- Native range: Africa
Taxonomical Classification
This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Asparagales and the family Hypoxidaceae. Ultimately, its taxonomic identity is defined by its placement within the genus Curculigo.
| Rank | Classification | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae | WCVP |
| Phylum | Streptophyta | WCVP |
| Class | Equisetopsida | WCVP |
| Subclass | Magnoliidae | WCVP |
| Order | Asparagales | WCVP |
| Family | Hypoxidaceae | WCVP |
| Genus | Curculigo | WCVP |
Common Names
This plant, known scientifically as Curculigo pilosa, is referred to by the common name Korinchi in the dag language.| Language | Common Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| dag | Korinchi | Wikidata |
Distribution
This plant is primarily found within the West Tropical Africa region. Its presence is documented across several specific countries, including Benin and Burkina. It also grows within the territories of Gambia and Ghana. Additionally, the species can be located in Guinea-Bissau. These locations define the current known geographical distribution of the species.
| Region | Area | Source |
|---|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Benin | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Burkina | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Gambia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea-Bissau | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Mali | WCVP |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria | WCVP |
Chemicals
Curculigo pilosa has 1 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include pilosidine.
- Total chemicals
- 1
- Scientific sources
- 1
Most Reported Compounds
| Compound | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| pilosidine | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Medicinal Uses
Curculigo pilosa has 3 reported medicinal uses identified across 3 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported uses include gastrointestinal diseases, heart diseases, impotence.
- Total uses
- 3
- Scientific sources
- 3
Most Reported Uses
| Use | Sources | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| gastrointestinal diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| heart diseases | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| impotence | 1 | ★☆☆☆☆ |